PRE-AWARD AND POST-AWARD PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM SUBAWARD NO. FM-5404-001-001R, COMMUNITY FUELS REDUCTION AND DEFENSIBLE SPACE PROJECT, PHASE 1

The County of Hawai‘i is soliciting pre-award and post-award project management services for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Subaward No. FM-5404-001-001R, focusing on the Community Fuels Reduction and Defensible Space Project, Phase 1. This federally funded initiative, managed through the Hawaii Fire Department, seeks to address wildfire risk by planning and implementing fuels reduction and defensible space objectives. The project management scope includes identifying needs for such mitigation measures, coordinating with landowners and land managers, and ensuring compliance with county procurement policies as well as federal grant requirements. The effort is part of a broader hazard mitigation strategy funded through FEMA and seeks to improve community resilience against wildfires. Responses to this solicitation must be submitted by April 25, 2026, with the contract administration headquartered in Hilo, Hawaii. The County requires experienced firms or individuals skilled in managing federally funded projects to navigate the complex requirements of grant administration, community engagement, and project oversight. Points of contact for the solicitation include an Accountant IV and a Procurement Specialist from the Hawaii Fire Department, ensuring clear lines of communication for interested providers. Additionally, this project aligns with the County’s broader initiative to competitively source professional services for fiscal years 2025-2026, highlighting the government’s commitment to transparency and qualified provider selection across multiple service categories.